Kangding

Anjue Temple
Behind the Black Tent Hotel

A small, central temple.

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Jinggang Temple
A short taxi ride or twenty minute uphill walk from the centre

Temple with an adjacent shop that sells prayer flags and other Buddhist goods. At lunch time it is also possible to ask if you may eat in the temple kitchen, for a small fee.

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Namo Temple
A short taxi ride or twenty minute uphill walk from the centre
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Paoma Mountain
Cable car from Jinggang Temple or you can walk up in thirty minutes

This is the mountain under which the city lies, famous for being referenced to a popular love song and horse races in the past. Guide books have cautioned about incidents of muggings in the past, so going in groups may be advisable.

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Mosque
City centre

Entry inside may be limited.

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Roman Catholic Church
City centre

Entry inside may be limited.

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Old Town Spring
City centre

English signboards that give an interesting background to the history of the spring and horse races on Paoma Shan/Mountain.

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Town Square
From 7PM most evenings

Witness droves of locals dance to traditional music at the town square. They all mimic one leader through the steps, can you spot who she is?

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Yak Bridge
Near the end of the middle of town going towards the bus station at the local farmer's market

During Spring Festival Serves as a marketplace for all things yak. Culturally relevant to the local Tibetans, it is a one of a kind site to see. Warning, not for traveler with a weak stomach!

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